Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates, Burton & Lewis, sole manufacturer of ball-bearing roller skates, 33 to 41 North Street, Boston, Mass., 1885

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1885

GUSN

GUSN-364530

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Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates, Burton & Lewis, sole manufacturer of ball-bearing roller skates, 33 to 41 North Street, Boston, Mass., 1885
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Ephemera collection
- Product catalogues
  - Clothing, jewelry and gifts
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Description

Trade catalog published by Burton & Lewis advertising Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates. Described as the "cheapest in the world." Includes a price list and illustrations of the skates, wheels, hanger, and other features.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
skates (pedestrian vehicles)
roller skates
recreation
price lists
illustrations (layout features)
business (commercial function)
ball-bearing hinges
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog : illustrations ; 10 3/4 x 7 1/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2024

Reference Code

EP001.12.007.004.019

Credit Line

Library & Archives purchase, 2024

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Burton & Lewis (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Burton & Lewis

Subjects

Skating
Shoe
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Description Level

Item

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